The Village of Arcola was established on April 11, 1901.   With the village site being the end of the rail line, Arcola flourished and reached town status on November 10, 1903.  The Town Hall, a two-story brick structure (present day restaurant and dining lounge) was built in 1905.  The Merchant's Bank (present day office building) was also built in 1905.  In 1907-1908, the Court House, a modern three story building, was built.  This building was restored in 1988 and was the head office of the Williston Wildcatters (gas and oilfield exploration).  In 1912, the building of the Land titles office made a handsome addition to the town.  In 1964, it became the home of the Arcola School Division office.  The Arcola Hotel, another historical building, was built in 1905.  The Brock Union Hospital, which began as a nine bed hospital, was completed and opened in the fall of 1928.

It was these well preserved heritage buildings that led Souris River Films Ltd. to chose Arcola as a typical prairie setting for their production of W.O. Mitchell's "Who Has Seen The Wind". Saskatchewan's first full-length movie, set on the prairies in the 1930's, uses as its backdrop these symbols of faith-in-the future that then helped to sustain the people of Arcola.

In this tree-shaded, modern community the emphasis is still on the quality of life.   Arcola is proud to have been chosen to symbolize the quintessence of prairie spirit.  The citizens confidently look to the future, building on a heritage of which they are justly proud.